Directions-Students will be expected to view existing examples of poems,via their laptop computers,created by professional writers, as well as student writers, and select a 'genre' that would suit their own personal tastes.Working,with their laptops in dyads, or alone, student writers will create/design a poem that reflects their personal style. Poems can either have a 'rhyme scheme,'ex.aabb, abab,abcabc etc..,or poetic license can be used..Poems must be 10-20 lines in length, and have at least -7- words per each line..Poems must have a title,definable topic, and show progression of theme..Chronological, spacial, or order of importance may be used to enhance your products.
Poems may typed in script, or regular format and must have a title..Please include a picture to represent your theme...

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Writing Rubric

Student _ Date
Course Assignment

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low

2 3 4

high

Comments

ACHIEVES THE INTENDED PURPOSE IN THE WRITING TASK

Demonstrates awareness of purpose and audience
Fulfills assignment directions
Adheres to manuscript form

FULLY AND SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPS IDEAS

Formulates a focused and defendable thesis
Includes an effective introduction and conclusion
Adequately develops the thesis with specific support
Presents ideas that are clear, insightful, and thought-provoking

ORGANIZES IDEAS EFFECTIVELY

Organizes major ideas logically and consistently
Organizes supporting ideas logically and consistently
Provides transitions which smoothly link ideas
Maintains a clear focus

ADHERES TO RULES IN MECHANICS AND STYLE

Proofreads to ensure correctness
Uses correct and varied sentence structure
Uses standard English
Uses language which is clear, concise and appropriate

OVERALL
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